Hayes Wood | 5’0” | SC
Do not let the size fool you, because Wood brings plenty of fight to the lead guard position. He is quick and pesky, creates quality opportunities off a live dribble, and sees passing windows before they fully open. His ability to distribute makes teammates better and keeps defenses constantly reacting. Wood plays with a fearlessness that allows his game to speak much louder than his measurements

Syrus Stapleton | 5’6” | GA
Stapleton brings a calmness to the backcourt that keeps possessions from becoming chaotic. He sees the floor well, willingly makes the extra play, and understands when the best decision is simply moving the basketball. Defenses cannot completely play him as a facilitator because he is comfortable knocking down shots from deep. Stapleton’s combination of vision, shooting, and team first basketball makes him an easy guard to play alongside.

Cooper Head | 5’6” | GA
Head has a crafty approach that allows him to create without playing outside of himself. He finds his spots, gets good elevation on his jumper, and rarely looks like he is hunting something that is not there. His effectiveness comes from understanding when to attack and when to let the possession breathe. That controlled style makes Head productive without needing to dominate the basketball.

LeShawn Lyle | 5’7” | TN
Lyle gave Elite60 a clinic on what true lead guard play should look like. One of the shiftiest players in the building, he sees actions developing early and manipulates defenders without overdribbling. He delivers passes with either hand, consistently hits teammates in stride, and still has the creativity to finish when he gets into the paint himself. His command of the floor earned him the Leadership Award among the Top 20, and rightfully so. Keep developing at this pace and Lyle will have his name firmly planted in the point god conversation for 2031.

Tanner Morgan | 5’7” | GA
Morgan’s handle buys possessions extra life because containing him rarely ends with the first defensive effort. He changes direction, keeps his dribble alive, and waits until passing windows develop rather than rushing the play. Although he can score when the defense gives him an opportunity, his greatest influence comes from controlling the game as a playmaker. Morgan understands how to create advantages and then use them to make everyone around him better.

Elijah White | 5’8” | GA
White competes like every possession has something attached to it. He attacks the paint hard, embraces physicality, and has enough craft around the basket to finish when bigger defenders meet him inside. That same aggression carries over defensively, where he refuses to give opponents comfortable possessions. White is simply a dog on the court, and his motor gives his team an edge.

Brycen Evans | 5’8” | GA
Evans has a slithery handle that makes getting a clean read on his next move difficult. He uses hesitation well, changing speeds to freeze defenders before slipping into open driving lanes. Once an advantage appears, he is looking to turn the corner and attack the basket. His creativity off the bounce gives him an intriguing foundation as a slashing guard.

Taylor Ricketts Knowles | 5’8” | GA
Ricketts Knowles brings scoring ability and playmaking together from the combo guard position. He can knock down perimeter shots, create opportunities with the basketball, and shift between scoring and facilitating depending on what the possession needs. His offensive versatility keeps defenders from sitting on one part of his game. There is plenty to work with as he continues developing his command at both guard spots.

Shane Gordon Jr. | 5’9” | GA
Gordon’s offensive game looks increasingly refined every time he steps onto a major stage. Already one of the better shooters in the 2031 class, he plays aggressively and hunts quality scoring opportunities without becoming one dimensional. His ability to make shots stretches defenses and creates opportunities for the rest of his game. Year after year, Gordon keeps adding polish to an already dangerous scoring package.

Aiden Passmore | 5’9” | GA
Passmore makes sure you know he is on the floor. He attacks downhill with aggression, gets to his preferred spots, and looks to put immediate pressure on whoever is guarding him. There is purpose behind his offensive approach rather than empty movement with the basketball. Passmore brings a scoring mentality and competitive presence that can change the energy of a game.

Kyrie Simpson | 5’9” | GA
Simpson showed several qualities you want from a player responsible for organizing an offense. His passes arrive crisp and on time, allowing teammates to immediately flow into their next action. Pair that with his ability to shoot the basketball and defenses have to respect him as both a creator and scoring threat. Simpson earning the Leadership Award among the Top 40 spoke to the command and presence he displayed throughout Elite60.

Kendon Hayes | 5’9” | GA
Hayes did just about everything necessary to leave Elite60 with hardware. He earned both Most Outstanding Player and Best Defensive Player among the Top 40 after making his influence impossible to overlook. Offensively, he scored at will while still creating plays that kept teammates involved and the entire group productive. Defensively, Hayes picked up full court and disrupted opposing guards before they could comfortably initiate offense. When you dominate both sides of the basketball like that, the awards tend to take care of themselves.

Noah Jones | 5’10” | GA
Jones has the competitive makeup coaches appreciate because winning clearly matters to him. He can score at all three levels, create opportunities when the ball is in his hands, and still contribute when the possession does not revolve around him. What continues to stand out is that his game never appears stagnant, as there is always another piece being added. Jones combines talent with coachability and competitiveness, which should serve him well throughout his basketball career.

Mason Mastin | 5’10” | GA
Mastin can go from quiet to scorching hot in a matter of possessions. He scores from virtually anywhere on the floor and has the microwave ability to quickly string baskets together once he sees one fall. The impressive part is that his production does not require him to hijack possessions or disrupt the offense. Mastin gets his buckets within the flow, which makes his scoring even more valuable.

Collin Upshaw | 5’10” | GA
Upshaw is a three level scorer who does not need to force the issue to make his presence felt. He reads what the defense gives him, settles into the game, and lets scoring opportunities develop naturally. There is a smoothness to his approach that suggests his production will continue rising with increased opportunity. Sometimes a player simply needs the stage to show what he can do, and Upshaw took advantage of his.